Where your money goes

MfA gives annual awards to musicians at three institutions. Goldsmiths College where Alice studied Music as an undergraduate and was part way through a Music PGCE, City of Leeds Youth Orchestra (CLYO), of which Alice was a member as a teenager and George Green's School where Alice did her first teacher training placement. In Autumn 2007 we launched the 'Harmony Award', which, unlike our existing awards is not tied to a particular institution or academic course and everyone is welcome to apply. See below for more details.


Goldsmiths College, London: Music for Alice Goldsmiths Award
Part of the University of London, Goldsmiths is known nationally and internationally as a principal creative institution. The Music department is one of the top ranking departments in the country. Alumni include musicians Graham Coxon and Alex James (Blur), John Illsley (Dire Straits) and Brian Molko (Placebo).

Eligibility Criteria: The award is open to full time students at Goldsmiths College enrolled in either the BMus (Hons) Music or BMus (Hons) Popular Music Studies from individuals and ensembles of any age and gender. All musical genres will be considered. The award cannot be used to pay fees, debts or other ongoing commitments. The 2008-2009 award will be launched in October 2008.


City of Leeds Youth Orchestra (CLYO): Music for Alice Award
CLYO has over 80 young players (14-19) of an extremely high standard. The orchestra regularly performs in Leeds and tours around the UK and internationally. CLYO is regarded as one of the best youth orchestras in the country.

  • 2007 Award Winner: Catriona Frazer, first bassoon.
  • 2006 Award winner: Hilary Cornwell, principle oboe in the orchestra.


George Green's School, London
Situated in the Isle of Dogs, East London, George Green's is a comprehensive school for boys and girls aged 11-19. Students come from a wide range of socio-economic, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Music is an important and influential part of the curriculum.

  • 2007 Award Winner Kay Roucou, Singer, Year 10
  • 2006 Award Winner: Mohammed Ibrahim, Year 9


Music for Alice Harmony Awards
Music for Alice also awards bursaries to musicians outside of the above institutions. At least one award will be given annually up to the value of £500. The award must be used in in a demonstrable way in furtherance of the applicant's music education. It cannot be used to pay fees, debts or ongoing commitments. Please note that applicants must be UK residents.

Applications are reviewed bi-anually: Deadlines are June 1st and December 1st.
Download Harmony Awards application form


A big thank you

The trustees of Music for Alice would like to thank everyone who has and continues to support Music for Alice. We would like to offer a special thank you to our regular donors.

To become a regular donor please download this Direct Debit Form (PDF) and send it to Ede MacGill at:

Music for Alice
28 Beechwood Road
London
N8 7NG